April 2006 Archives

If you haven't seen Brick yet, you definitely should. It's quite possibly one of the best movies we've seen in years. The story is smart, the dialogue is intriguing, there are some brillant scenes and the pace is classic film noir. It'll probably leave soon, so check it out this week!

I am bummed that The Devil and Daniel Johnston came and went without getting a chance to see it. Think it'll have to be a "Reel Art Cinema" revival night.

Art School Confidential is coming up soon....it's based on Dan Clowes' "Eightball" and has John Malkovich in it....we should all go together....and remember to bring the cocktail weinies! (a Phil Tiger tribute.)

Trinity Sessions returns to AD this Friday and every 3rd Friday of the month. It's free and a great way to start your evening downtown. Your host this month, Patricia Black, has put together a great lineup to get your night rolling along. Local poet Patula Lee kicks it off, followed by SF based singer/songwriter Mark Silverman (some of you may remember Mark from his visits to AD with the Perpetual Motion Roadshow - he's great), and Kaila D'Sa... we saw him for the first time at an open mic at the SoFA Lounge. He's another great reminder of the buried treasures that live/work amongst us here in San Jose.

The San Jose Merc reported that Artist & Craftsman Supply is giving up it's downtown location after three years. We are sad to see them go. In their first months they had partnered with Phantom Galleries in marketing efforts and it seemed to work... when they first opened up they had a record store opening of any of their other locations. But as the store changed managers,

Misha's work will be on view through April 21st!

We invite you to attend the closing of Misha's Residency exhibition here at Anno Domini. If you attended the opening six weeks ago, you'll know Misha was asleep for the duration of it. Well, he's been working everyday on the "marks of inspiration" you all left him and will be showing all 80 of the transformed completed works. All works will be for sale, first come, first served.

We are sad to see Misha go....it's been a wonderful experience having him here each day, so talented and dedicated to this performance/body of work. Join us for this farewell party and yes, he will be awake!

Friday, April 14th, 8pm til late
366 South First Street, San Jose
free and open to the public

Thanks again to all those that came out! See you next month!

Tuesday, April 11th is the monthly DIG DUG dj listening party & late night record swap, hosted by Nui.

8-11 pm every second Tuesday of the month
Admission: Free and open to the public
Location: Anno Domini, 366 South First Street, San Jose

"Continue reading" for the lineup.

Michael Weisert presents his thesis show, Telepresent Tug-of-War: Proxy Battles, tonight, April 11th, simultaneously at Anno Domini and SJSU's Art Building in Gallery 2. The piece is described as a haptic artwork which blends the performance of sport with modern technologies allowing for competition across vast distances. The artwork re-creates force exerted by one player onto the opposing side using sensors and (2 ton) winches. In the Proxy Battles, these two sides will be Anno Domini and San Jose State University Gallery 2.

The exhibit will be available for battles between 6pm - 7pm, followed by a brief presentation and Q&A.

Video of the piece can be downloaded at : http://mweisert.com/media/ttofwar.mp4

Nice article, and photo of Misha, in the Friday, April 7th The Guide section of the Santa Cruz Sentinel. Read it here.
"No longer is San Francisco the only destination for art enthusiasts wanting to sip wine while experiencing various art selections scattered throughout a neighborhood setting."

This is important to all of us! Please make every effort to attend.

April 10th is the San Jose Mayoral Forum on Creativity and the Arts, focused specifically on issues of concern to the arts community. This is a unique opportunity to hear the vision all five candidates have for the future of arts and creativity in San Jose.

Location: San Jose Stage Company, 490 South First Street
Time: Program starts at 7 PM SHARP.
Space is limited so arrive early to secure seating
Moderator: Brian Adams

Reception to follow: MACLA, 510 South First Street

Candidates: Cindy Chavez, Dave Cortese, Michael Mulcahy, David Pandori, Chuck Reed

Sponsored by: First Voice, Arts Council Silicon Valley, San Jose Arts and Culture Roundtable, 1stACT, and San Jose Arts Alliance

MACLA presents THINK AGAIN!
(MACLA's open-mic)
Sunday April 9, 2006
Sign up at 7:00 Show starts at 7:30
Suggested donation $3.00
(no one turned away for lack of funds)

With host: Fascist Pig Lidia
Resident: dj chatos 1013
& special guest: Diggity Dan (above photo)

For more information call Fred Salas (408) 938-3594 or email Fred [at] maclaarte.org.

Sara Thustra and friends have been very busy this week getting the installation ready at Anno Domini. Great things in store for you tonight! So come out, sit in the middle of the city they built, peek in some windows and enjoy the unique atmosphere that only Sara Thustra and friends could bring you.

Join us for South FIRST FRIDAYS - Friday, April 7th!
An eclectic evening of arts & culture on the First Friday of every month in downtown San Jose's SoFA district.

All art venues are free and open to the public, 8pm 'til late.

Participating galleries include:
Anno Domini, GreenRice Gallery, MACLA, SJ Institute of Contemporary Art, and SJ Museum of Quilts & Textiles.

For full event listing, "continue reading."